Year 10 History Trip to York Dungeon Our Year 10 History class enjoyed an exciting day out at York Dungeon to support their GCSE History studies on Crime and Punishment. We experienced a day full of thrills, scares and historical insights – thankfully, all students and staff were spared! Our students did the school proud, showing fantastic bravery throughout the experience and great resilience with the long bus journey. It was wonderful to see them engaging with their learni

The students have begun their epic battle bot build in STEM club. Students were very engaged in building their robots which include a viper, crocodile, shark, saw fish and turtle.

Our Key Stage 4 students enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Centre for Life on Tuesday, with plenty to explore, discover and get involved in. Throughout the visit, students had the opportunity to explore the different zones and take part in a variety of hands-on activities. The ‘Wow’ and ‘Light Box’ zones were particular favourites and gave everyone plenty to see and experience. We also visited the Planetarium, where students explored the fascinating idea of life on other pla

Student’s in year 9 have been learning about chromosomes and DNA, they have produced some fabulous models using some yarn. DNA & Chromosomes Student’s have shown how chromosomes are made up of wrapped up DNA that can unravel to show the double helix.

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This week, as part of Anti-Social Behaviour Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and encourage positive action, we were pleased to welcome officers from Durham Constabulary into school. Students took part in an engaging and informative session, learning about the different types of anti-social behaviour, the impact it can have on individuals and communities, and the consequences of becoming involved in ASB. The session encouraged students to think about making posit

Over the weekend, Ellis competed at the World Championships at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, taking part in both the Slow and Fast Freestyle Dance categories. Ellis delivered an exceptional performance, achieving 1st place in Slow Freestyle and 2nd place in Fast Freestyle. Everyone at Forest Park School is incredibly proud of Ellis' dedication, hard work, and fantastic success. Congratulations, Ellis, on this amazing achievement!

What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Sports Betting Online The online world offers many forms of entertainment, but it's important that young people understand the risks associated with activities that involve gambling and betting. With sports betting now heavily advertised across television, websites, social media and mobile apps, young people are more likely than ever to be exposed to betting-related content. While gambling is an activity restricted to adults, freq

Our students enjoyed a fantastic visit to UTC College this week, where they took part in a range of practical science activities. During the visit, they explored the properties of metals, carried out a flame test experiment and investigated how different metals conduct electricity. The hands-on activities gave students the opportunity to put their learning into practice and experience science in a fun and engaging way. We also enjoyed meeting the staff at UTC College, who mad

We are delighted to share that Forest Park School has been awarded the Silver School Games Award for 2025/2026. The award recognises the school’s ongoing commitment to PE, school sport and providing positive physical activity opportunities for our young people throughout the year. At Forest Park School, we understand how important sport and physical activity can be, not only for physical health, but also for wellbeing, confidence and mental health. Taking part in sport helps